11 days in Saariselka Itinerary

Outdoor pursuits--ranging from cross-country skiing and snowmobiling to reindeer safaris and chasing Northern Lights--draw the largest number of tourists to Saariselka.

Bring the kids along to Saariselka Ski & Sport Resort and Hippupuoti Gift Shop. Get out of town with these interesting Saariselka side-trips: Taatsin seita (in Kittila), Sodankyla (Church of Sodankyla & Museum - Gallery Alariesto) and Inari (Reindeer Farm Petri Mattus, Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church, &more). There's still lots to do: hit the slopes at Urho Kekkonen National Park, see the interesting displays at Gold Prospector Museum, get in on the family fun at Angry Birds Activity Park, and pause for some serene contemplation at Saariselka S:t Paulus Chapel.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Saariselka online sightseeing planner.

In December, plan for daily highs up to -7°C, and evening lows to -17°C.